The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Samyang AF 35mm f1.4 FE II and the Nikon Z 24-120mm F4 S for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Size and Weight Comparison The size of a lens is a crucial factor to consider when comparing two lenses. Nikon Z 24-120mm F4 S is the longer of the two lenses at 118mm. The Samyang AF 35mm f1.4 FE II with a length of 115mm, is 3mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Nikon Z 24-120mm F4 S also has a larger diameter of 84mm compared to the Samyang AF 35mm f1.4 FE II's 75mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Samyang AF 35mm f1.4 FE II and Nikon Z 24-120mm F4 S to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Samyang AF 35mm f1.4 FE II and the Nikon Z 24-120mm F4 S Size and Weight The weight of a lens is equally significant as its external dimensions, particularly if you intend to handhold your camera and lens combination for extended periods. Nikon Z 24-120mm F4 S weighs 630g, 4% (29g) lighter than the Samyang AF 35mm f1.4 FE II's weight of 659g.
Filter Threads
The Samyang AF 35mm f1.4 FE II has a filter size of 67mm whereas the Nikon Z 24-120mm F4 S has a 77mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 67mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Samyang AF 35mm f1.4 FE II:
And these are the 77mm filters that we recommend for the Nikon Z 24-120mm F4 S:
Lens Mounts
The Samyang AF 35mm f1.4 FE II has the Sony E lens mount whereas the Nikon Z 24-120mm F4 S has the Nikon Z lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Sony FX5 , Sony A7R VI and Sony A7 V for the Sony E Mount and Nikon ZR , Nikon Z5 II and RED Komodo-X 6K Z for the Nikon Z Mount.
Focal Range
Samyang AF 35mm f1.4 FE II is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 35mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
52.5mm .
On the other hand, the Nikon Z 24-120mm F4 S has a focal range of 24-120mm and 5.0X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 36 - 180mm .
